Choose Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队
Choose Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 if you want an Indie and Racing experience. Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 launched in 2019.
Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (2019) is 5 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (78.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Racing | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DG Games Workshop | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (2019) is 5 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (78.6% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 has no Deck rating yet.
Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 (2019) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Bugs Must Die / 异星特勤队 and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.